A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4055226 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4057151 epoch_slot_no: 17951 block_no: 4055049 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3582 time: 2020-04-20 01:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35691825d10f641b5a42de4cd24769ce4a0617dc56b3f1b126f3f088dc0f980aBlock Operator
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